Hi everyone
I'm new on here so please excuse any errors.
My Grandad appears on the Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, at Saltash in Corwall, in the 1911 Census at the age of 14. He was born in Paddington, and his Father Frederick, a Baker, is still there in 1911.
I've seen records for the ship, but they don't give reasons why the boys are there. Some parents even paid for their sons to go. In 1911 there were 203 boys on the ship, 112 were from the London area.
My question how can I find out why he was sent there? and what records should I be looking for in London.
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated
Dense
I'm new on here so please excuse any errors.
My Grandad appears on the Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, at Saltash in Corwall, in the 1911 Census at the age of 14. He was born in Paddington, and his Father Frederick, a Baker, is still there in 1911.
I've seen records for the ship, but they don't give reasons why the boys are there. Some parents even paid for their sons to go. In 1911 there were 203 boys on the ship, 112 were from the London area.
My question how can I find out why he was sent there? and what records should I be looking for in London.
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated
Dense
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